Stop taking stupid selfies, Croatia tells tourists

ZAGREB: Croatia’s mountain rescue service has urged tourists to stop putting themselves in danger taking “stupid and dangerous selfies”, after a Canadian man was almost killed falling down a 75-metre cliff.

“Dear tourists, we respect you. It’s time for you to start respecting yourself. So, stop making stupid and dangerous selfies. Thank you,” the service said on Twitter.

The appeal came after the young Canadian plunged off a 75-metre (250-foot) viewpoint in the Plitvice Lakes national park while trying to take the perfect selfie.